Retail Field Intern - Agronomy Assistant

Nutrien; Vauxhall; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions in Alberta is seeking a 2027 Summer Internship for an Agronomy Assistant to learn the ins and outs of a Nutrien Ag Solutions retail location. You will assist our team of agronomists in providing full-acre solutions to our growers, gaining hands-on experience and applying classroom knowledge to real-world situations to help farmers achieve their highest yields.

The role focuses on crop scouting, soil sampling, and data interpretation to support fertilizer and crop input

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year higher education degree program in Agriculture or a related program with an interest in Agriculture
• Must have a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assist agronomists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and data collection
• Interpret data to provide recommendations on fertilizers, pesticides, and other crop inputs
• Assist with the planning and execution of field days and grower meetings
• Maintain strong relationships with growers and internal teams
• Execute our culture of care and comply with all Nutrien Ag Solutions’ and industry regulatory and EH&S standards

Education

Agriculture degree program enrollment or related field

Graduation date Dec 2027 or later

Canadian driver’s license

Job description

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Nutrien Ag Solutions is the retail division of Nutrien, providing full-acre solutions through our network of trusted crop consultants at more than 2,000 locations in North America, South America, and Australia. For more than 150 years, we have been helping growers achieve the highest yields with the most sustainable solutions possible, offering a wide selection of products, including our proprietary brands: Loveland Products, Inc.; Proven®Seed and Dyna-Gro®Seed; as well as financial, custom application and precision ag services. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien and Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What You’ll Do

This position is for a 2027 Summer Internship from May to August 2027.

Agronomy-focused internship to learn the ins and out of a Nutrien Ag Solutions retail location. As a Retail Field Intern - Agronomy Assistant, you will assist our team of agronomists in providing full-acre solutions to our growers. This hands-on role offers a unique chance to apply your academic knowledge to real-world situations, playing a vital part in helping farmers achieve their highest yields.

• Assist agronomists with crop scouting, soil sampling, and data collection
• Interpret data to provide recommendations on fertilizers, pesticides, and other crop inputs
• Assist with the planning and execution of field days and grower meetings
• Maintain strong relationships with growers and internal teams
• Execute our culture of care and comply with all Nutrien Ag Solutions’ and industry regulatory and EH&S standards

What You’ll Bring

• Currently enrolled in a 2 or 4-year higher education degree program in Agriculture or a related program with an interest in Agriculture
• Must have a graduation date of December 2027 or later
• Must possess a valid Canadian driver’s license

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien’s compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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